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Jopix PT-31 vs PNI Escort HP 5500

What PT-31 does better (1) and where Escort HP 5500 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Jopix PT-31
Jopix · 2026PT-31
1 advantage≈ £60
vs
PNI Escort HP 5500
PNI · 2026Escort HP 5500
0 advantages≈ £45
6.3Range & power6.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

PT-31Escort HP 5500
120 × 11027115 × 11536
PT-31Escort HP 5500Difference
Height110 mm115 mm−5 mm
Width120 mm115 mm+5 mm
Depth27 mm36 mm−9 mm
Weight424 g500 g−76 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is PT-31 better than Escort HP 5500?

  1. Weight424 g vs 500 g+18%

Why is Escort HP 5500 better than PT-31?

Escort HP 5500 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Jopix PT-31Jopix PT-31≈ £60
Radio & range
Radio standardsCBCB
LicenceLicence-freeLicence-free
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR)NoNo
Frequency ranges26.565 - 27.99125 MHz26.565 - 27.405 MHz
Transmit power4 W4 W
Channels8080
Squelchautomatic, adjustableautomatic, adjustable
Power & battery
Battery voltage12 V12 V
Power sourceMains / 12 V vehicleCar socket
USB-C chargingNoNo
Design & durability
Weight424 g500 g
Width120 mm115 mm
Height110 mm115 mm
Depth27 mm36 mm
DisplayBacklit displayBacklit display
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
Channel scanYes—
Emergency / SOS alarmYesYes
Key lockYes—
Connectivity
Headset / earpiece jackYesYes
ConnectorsRJ-45 Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke6‑polige Mikrofonbuchse, 3,5mm Klinke
Radios in the base pack11
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